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City Council

The members of the City Council of the City of Lake Jackson serve At Large. This means that every member of council represents all areas of the city. You may contact any and or all members of council regarding your concerns

Yes, all meetings are open meetings and are open to the public. In certain instances it is allowed under the law for city council to meet in a Closed Session. The reasoning for a Closed Session must be stated in the posted agenda. If an action is needed for the item being discussed in Closed Session, the action must be made in Open Session. City Council and staff encourage its residents to attend meetings and become involved in local government.,

Code Enforcement

Yes. In case of an urgent situation, these numbers will help emergency response vehicles locate your address promptly. Per City Ordinance Article I. In General, Section 14-4 requires house/building numbers to be visible from the street. The numbers or letters shall be at least three and one-half (3 1/2) inches high and color legible enough to be seen by the public from the street immediately in front of the house or building.The location of the numbers or letters must be placed onto the house or building, and may not be placed on your mailbox or detached garage.

Yes. It is not required to have your house number painted on the curb, but per the City Ordinance it is mandatory to have the house number visible on the front of the house. If you choose to paint your house number on the curb, please be sure to familiarize yourself with Section 14-5, Street Curb Number Signage Installed by Solicitors ordinance to ensure the city's requirements are followed.

Municipal Court

Generally, each individual has the option to request a court date, request driving safety course and/or pay the ticket in full or set up a payment agreement. Contact the court for additional qualifications and/or requirements.

An individual is eligible to request the driving safety course to dismiss a citation if he/she:-Has a valid TX Driver License-Has proof of financial responsibility(insurance ID card-must show listed as a covered driver)-Has not completed the driving safety course or is not currently completing the course to dismiss any other traffic citation in the past 12 months

A person may request the driving safety course either in person or by mail.By Mail - You may submit a written request for the driving safety course or you can print the driving safety course affidavit - /DocumentCenter/View/110, a copy of your valid TX Driver License, proof of financial responsibility-a copy of your insurance ID card (must show you listed as a covered driver on the policy) and a check or money order for the state fees on the citation which is $104.10 for general moving violations or $129.10 for moving violations occurring in a school zone.

In Person- You may present a copy of your valid TX Driver License, proof of financial responsibility-a copy of your insurance ID card (must show you listed as a covered driver on the policy) and a check or money order for the state fees on the citation which is $104.10 for general moving violations or $129.10 for moving violations occurring in a school zone to the clerks in the municipal court office during regular office hours.

Yes, lockers are available for daily use but must be emptied at the end of the day. You may bring your own lock or purchase one for $3. There are also lockers available for Recreation Center members to rent for $3 per month.

Yes, the City of Lake Jackson requires residential and business alarm owners to register their alarm. All permits are $50.00. Permits are pro-rated and are good for the calendar year. Renewals are due January 1st of every year.

You may request a report from our Records Department by stopping by the Police Department Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm or by requesting a copy from TXDOT. Accident reports are $6.00. Crash/Accident Report

Yes, we will check your home for a maximum of 30 consecutive days. You must complete a residential security check form by stopping by the Police Department or submitting it online. We must receive your request at least 24 hours in advance or it may not be checked the first 24 hours that you are away. Residential House Check

Call the Police Department and speak to a Supervisor at 979-415-2700 or download the Citizen Complaint Form from the website Document Center and drop it by or mail it to the Police Department. Citizen Complaint Form

You may stop by the Police Department and complete an application, get an application from your childs school or submit an application online. Once submitted, you will get a call no later than the first week of December. For more information you may contact Rick Wright at 979-415-2776. Blue Santa Application

If you want to go door to door to residences you must have a permit. You may obtain this by stopping by the Police Department Tuesday - Thursday from 7:00am - 5:00pm. You may download your application from this site and bring it in with you or you may complete the application at the Police Department. Going business to business does not require a permit. For more information contact Jeri Malone at 979-415-2707. Solicitor Application

If you received a citation from the City of Lake Jackson you must take care of the citation with Municipal Court; which is listed on the citation. For more information regarding your citation call Municipal Court at 979-415-2757. The Police Department does not have court dates or fee information.

Public Works - Sanitation

If your regular household garbage pick up is on Monday and Thursday's, your heavy trash will be on the 1st and 3rd Monday of each month. If your regular household garbage pick up is on Tuesday's and Friday's, your heavy trash will be on the 2nd and 4th Monday of each month.

City Ordinance Sec.14-4 requires house numbers be visible from the street. The numbers or letters should be at least three and one half (3 1/2) inches high, showing the number of the house or building. The numbers or letters should be placed on the front of the building so that they can be seen from the street.

It is very important that this ordinance be followed. In the event of an urgent situation, these numbers will help emergency vehicles locate your address quickly.

Manufacturers, suppliers, consultants, individuals and other vendors wishing to furnish materials, equipment, supplies and services to the City must complete the vendor registration packet in order to do business with the City.

The City of Lake Jackson Purchasing Department advertises on the City Web Page and the Facts Newspaper. Law requires that Bids are advertised two times within a fourteen day period in the local newspaper.

The City is exempt from sales tax. Tax exempt certificates will be provided upon initial order with each vendor. Vendors may request updated copies by contacting the Purchasing Department at 979-415-2420.

The Purchase Order is a binding and formal written agreement between the vendor and the City for the acquisition of specific goods or services as detailed in the description section of the order form. The Purchase Order specifies the billing address and shipping instructions necessary for receipt of the merchandise. All prices and costs associated with the acquisition are detailed on the order. No changes or modifications can be made without specific authorization from Purchasing. Any instructions should be followed carefully to ensure payment.

House Bill 914, passed during the 2005 Texas legislative session, became effective January 1, 2006. The bill added a new Chapter 176 to the Texas Local Government Code. Chapter 176 requires certain local government officers and those doing business or seeking to do business with local governmental entities to publicly disclose specified relationships. The new disclosure requirements apply to municipalities, such as the City of Sugar Land, counties, school districts and certain other local governmental entities.